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- Title
A Load of Old Cobblestones.
- Authors
Stander, Simon
- Abstract
The article looks at the peace conditions in Costa Rica as of April 2006. The University of Peace is based in Costa Rica where businesses, government, police and unions are positioning themselves in the event of street demonstrations. Costa Rica is going to enter Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). That will be mean private sector competition in such traditionally public industries as power and telecommunications and insurance. Way back in 1948-1949 after the last serious upheaval the country saw the establishment of a welfare state and the abolition of the armed forces. At the time that was seen as modern and progressive. Now entry to CAFTA and the potential dismantling of much of the welfare state and of union power in the public sector is seen as progressive. What was once revolutionary is seen as reactionary.
- Subjects
COSTA Rica; PEACE; COMMERCIAL treaties; FREE trade; PUBLIC sector
- Publication
Peace & Conflict Monitor, 2006, p3
- Publication type
Article